Lisa Brown (artist) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lisa Brown
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| Born | January 12, 1972 |
| Pen name | Sarah "Pinkie" Bennett |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Wesleyan University (BA) Pratt Institute (MS) |
| Spouse | Daniel Handler |
| Children | 1 |
Lisa Michelle Brown (born January 12, 1972) is an American artist who writes and illustrates books. She is known for her creative stories and unique drawings. Some of her books include Picture the Dead, How To Be, and The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming. She also draws a cartoon called Three Panel Book Review for the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper.
Lisa Brown studied at Wesleyan University and the Pratt Institute. She lives in San Francisco with her child and her husband, Daniel Handler, who is also a well-known author. Sometimes, she uses the pen name Sarah "Pinkie" Bennett for her illustrations.
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Lisa Brown's Creative Projects
Lisa Brown works on many interesting books. She often combines her writing and drawing skills to tell stories in new ways.
Vampire Boy's Good Night
This is a picture book about a small vampire boy and a little witch. One cool autumn night, they go out looking for "real children." It's a fun story for younger readers.
Picture the Dead
Picture the Dead is a special kind of ghost story. Lisa Brown wrote it with Adele Griffin. What makes it unique is how the pictures help you solve the mystery. The illustrations are a big part of the story. They are based on old photos from the Library of Congress. The patterns in the backgrounds are like designs from the Victorian era.
The story takes place during the American Civil War in Brookline, Massachusetts. A 17-year-old girl named Jennie Lovell is sad because her twin brother and fiancé have recently passed away. She becomes friends with a photographer who helps her uncover family secrets. The pictures guide the reader through the mystery.
Awards and Recognitions
Lisa Brown's work has won several awards and honors. These awards show that her books are well-loved and important.
- How to Be (2006) was chosen by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) in 2007.
- It was also named one of "A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy" in 2007.
- How to Be also made The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) Best Books for Children list in 2006.
- Her artwork has been featured in the American Illustration Annuals.
- She won awards for her book cover designs, including How to Dress for Every Occasion by The Pope and The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming.
Selected Books by Lisa Brown
Here are some of the books Lisa Brown has worked on, either as an author, illustrator, or both:
- The Phantom Twin (2020) - She wrote and illustrated this one.
- Goldfish Ghost (2017) - She was the illustrator.
- The Airport Book (2015) - She wrote and illustrated this book.
- Emily's Blue Period (2014) - She was the illustrator.
- Half-Minute Horrors (2009) - She contributed to this book.
- Baby Plan My Wedding (2009) - She was the author, illustrator, and designer.
- Baby Get Me Something (2009) - She was the author, illustrator, and designer.
- Sometimes You Get What You Want (2008) - She was the illustrator.
- The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming (2007) - She was the illustrator and designer.
- How to Be (2006) - She wrote and illustrated this book.
- Baby, Do My Banking (2006) - She was the author, illustrator, and designer.
- Baby, Fix My Car (2006) - She was the author, illustrator, and designer.
- How to Dress For Every Occasion By The Pope (2005) - She was the illustrator and designer, using her pen name Sarah "Pinkie" Bennett.
- Baby Mix Me Something (2005) - She was the author, illustrator, and designer.
- Baby Make Me Breakfast (2005) - She was the author, illustrator, and designer.
- Outrageous Women of Colonial America (2001) - She was the illustrator.
- Outrageous Women of the Renaissance (1999) - She was the illustrator.
- Outrageous Women of the Middle Ages (1998) - She was the illustrator.
- Outrageous Women of Ancient Times (1998) - She was the illustrator.
